Islamabad, May 12: A recent report from American media has cast doubt on Pakistan’s role in mediating between the United States and Iran. The report alleged that an Iranian aircraft was stationed at a Pakistani airbase, possibly to protect it from a potential U.S. attack. However, Pakistan has firmly rejected this claim.
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry dismissed the CBS News report as misleading and sensationalist. They stated, “Pakistan completely rejects CBS News’s report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Noor Khan Airbase. Such speculative claims seem intended to undermine ongoing efforts for stability and peace in the region.”
The statement further explained, “Following the ceasefire and during the initial stages of talks in Islamabad, several aircraft from Iran and the U.S. arrived in Pakistan to facilitate the movement of diplomatic officials, security teams, and government personnel involved in the negotiation process. Some aircraft and support staff remained in Pakistan temporarily in anticipation of further discussions.”
The Foreign Ministry added that while formal talks have not yet resumed, high-level diplomatic contacts continue. The visit of Iran’s Foreign Minister to Islamabad was made possible through current logistical and administrative arrangements. The Iranian aircraft present in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire and have no connection to any military emergency or defense measures. The ministry emphasized that the claims being made are based on speculation, misleading, and entirely disconnected from reality.
In conclusion, the statement reiterated, “Pakistan has consistently played a fair, constructive, and responsible mediating role in promoting dialogue and de-escalating tensions. In this capacity, Pakistan has provided regular logistical and governmental support as needed, maintaining full transparency and ongoing communication with all relevant parties. Pakistan is committed to supporting all sincere efforts aimed at fostering dialogue, reducing tensions, and enhancing regional and global peace, stability, and security.”
It is noteworthy that CBS News reported, citing U.S. officials, that Pakistan had positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, allowing Iranian military aircraft to be quietly parked at its airfield to avoid potential U.S. airstrikes.
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